03-04-2021, 16:58
I think it would be wrong to look at the game without taking into account the impact that the sending off had. When Silva was sent-off Chelsea were 1-0 ahead and not having to go up any gears.
Then Ivanovic went off injured and Allardyce had the chance to be positive. Had it been 11v11 I think we would have seen Peltier come on for Ivanovic. In fact Peltier was getting himself ready to come on before Robinson was given the nod.
The change of shape is what changed the game for us. Phillips, Pereria, Robinson and Diagne all looked good together and there was finally some cohesion and clinical finishing.
Then Ivanovic went off injured and Allardyce had the chance to be positive. Had it been 11v11 I think we would have seen Peltier come on for Ivanovic. In fact Peltier was getting himself ready to come on before Robinson was given the nod.
The change of shape is what changed the game for us. Phillips, Pereria, Robinson and Diagne all looked good together and there was finally some cohesion and clinical finishing.